Baxter
boy name#3128 in 2025Baxter entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #512 in 1886, ranks #3128 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3128
rank today
#512
peak (1886)
38
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #677 |
| 1890s | #826 |
| 1900s | #910 |
| 1910s | #988 |
| 1920s | #1115 |
| 1930s | #1137 |
| 1940s | #1315 |
| 1950s | #1435 |
| 1960s | #1828 |
| 1970s | #3199 |
| 1980s | #3360 |
| 1990s | #2185 |
| 2000s | #2657 |
| 2010s | #2239 |
| 2020s | #3276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Baxter has been most popular in CA, TX, NC.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Baxter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Baxter alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Baxter in 2025?
- Baxter ranks #3128 among US boy names in 2025, with 38 babies given the name.
- When was the name Baxter most popular?
- Baxter peaked in 1886, reaching #512 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Baxter with classmates?
- Baxter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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